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Koran by Heart

Koran by Heart (2011)

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In this 80-minute documentary, three 10-year-old children leave their native countries to participate in one of the Islamic world’s most famous competitions, a test of memory and recitation known as The International Holy Koran Competition. Up against much older students, these youngsters have committed the 600 pages of the Koran to memory, and will put their skills to the test before the elite of the world’s Muslim community in Cairo, Egypt. In the midst of this intense international competition, the three young competitors –two boys from Senegal and Tajikistan, and one girl from the Maldives – face uncertain futures at home, as they are caught between fundamentalist and moderate visions of Islam. The children discuss their recitation techniques – with accompanying, completely improvised melodies – and talk about their nerves and excitement as they finally compete before a panel of judges.

Updated May 22 2020

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2011-10-24

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Keywords:

reality competition muslim egypt koran kids

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Runtime: 90 mins Rating: 6.5
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Crew

Greg Barker
Greg Barker
Director
Greg Barker
Greg Barker
Producer
Julie Goldman
Julie Goldman
Producer
John Battsek
John Battsek
Producer
David Grabias
David Grabias
Producer
Langdon Page
Langdon Page
Editor
Timothy Grucza
Timothy Grucza
Cinematography
Frank-Peter Lehmann
Frank-Peter Lehmann
Cinematography
Greg Barker
Greg Barker
Director
Greg Barker
Greg Barker
Producer
Julie Goldman
Julie Goldman
Producer
John Battsek
John Battsek
Producer
David Grabias
David Grabias
Producer
Langdon Page
Langdon Page
Editor
Timothy Grucza
Timothy Grucza
Cinematography
Frank-Peter Lehmann
Frank-Peter Lehmann
Cinematography
Steven Utt
Steven Utt
Sound Recordist
Sheila Nevins
Sheila Nevins
Executive Producer

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